C
Average
Score: 50/100
Overall (traditional)
A+
Outcome Rating
91/100 · earnings-weighted

Research College of Nursing

4-Year Private For-Profit
📍 Kansas City, Missouri 64132
ℹ️
Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
D
44/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
B
65/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

303
Total Enrollment
N/A
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Research College of Nursing, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$85,910
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$72,771
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,930
Median debt at graduation
17.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 16% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 91st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MO wage index 0.87). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Research College of Nursing

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,705$78,188-12%#800 of 966#669$13,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Research College of Nursing Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $116,091
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,236/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 64130 (10.3% cap, Kansas City)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $21,160 $21,160

Financial Aid

N/A
Receive Any Aid
N/A
Receive Pell Grants
N/A
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 199 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Research College of Nursing's top programs commonly pursue.

Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

303
Total Students
87%
Women
49%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 70%
Hispanic 3%
Black 13%
Asian 4%
Two or More 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 99%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%
25-64 (Adult) 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Research College of Nursing?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Research College of Nursing?
Tuition at Research College of Nursing is $21,160 for in-state students and $21,160 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Research College of Nursing?
Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.
Is Research College of Nursing a good school?
Research College of Nursing has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Research College of Nursing?
Research College of Nursing has a total enrollment of 303 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology